Superficial

Superficial is a general term meaning "regarding the surface", often metaphorically. Both in the literal as in the metaphorical sense the term has often a negative connotation based on the idea that deeper parts are also important to consider.

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Thus the term is used to describe an observation or analysis that deals only with the most apparent and obvious features of some object, or phenomenon.

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A superficial, or alternatively, an "over-simplified" argument is prone to many logical fallacies: including hasty generalization, division, composition, pathetic fallacy and many others.

Related Topics:
Argument - Logical fallacies - Hasty generalization - Division - Composition - Pathetic fallacy

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A person who exhibits a "superficial" comprehension of some or many subjects may be negatively attributed as being shallow.

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